At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.
As our Material Handler you will report to the Warehouse Supervisor Prepared Foods Division within the US.

This role is located at our Kingston Facility.

This role is onsite.

On a given day, you may:

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Warehouse Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will support daily warehouse operations by moving materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and fulfilling shipping and receiving functions. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient material flow and supporting overall production and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Safely move, store, and transport materials throughout the facility to support production and shipping operations
Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
Issue materials to job orders and return unused materials to inventory as needed
Perform daily cycle counts and inventory reconciliation to maintain accurate stock levels
Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment in accordance with quality and packaging standards
Coordinate and execute outbound shipping, including use of carrier systems (e.g., UPS)
Operate forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
Complete daily equipment inspections and maintain required safety checklists
Build crates, pallets, and packaging solutions for safe transport of materials and finished goods
Maintain organized, clean, and efficient work areas in accordance with 5S and safety standards
Respond to internal material requests and support production teams with timely delivery of parts and supplies
Participate in safety training and consistently follow all company safety policies and procedures
Assist with special projects, freight coordination, or additional warehouse tasks as assigned

Qualifications

1–3 years of related warehouse or material handling experience preferred
HS Diploma or GED required
Forklift and/or crane operation experience (or willingness to be trained)
Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory or MRP systems
Ability to read and interpret work orders, bills of materials, and basic drawings
General math skills
Experience with shipping software (e.g., UPS) is a plus
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good attendance and reliability

Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $20.51 (hourly). Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

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